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. 2023 Oct 1;42(10):e384-e388.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004024. Epub 2023 Jul 5.

Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis in Children: Clinical Decision-Making

Silvia Gómez  1 , Cristina Mora  2 , Dorleta López de Suso  3 , Silvia Escalada Pellitero  4 , Paula Aragón  5 , Manuel Parrón  6 , Margarita Bartolomé-Benito  7 , Francisco Jose Sanz-Santaeufemia  8 , Ana Méndez-Echevarría  9   10
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Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis in Children: Clinical Decision-Making

Silvia Gómez et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. .

Abstract

Acute suppurative thyroiditis are infrequent infections, although their early and proper management are needed to reduce complications and recurrences. We review the clinical presentation, etiology, clinical outcome and management of 9 cases of thyroid infections diagnosed in children, and analyze the existence of predisposing factors for these infections.

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The authors have no funding or conflicts of interest to disclose.

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